19th Century Gold Vesta with Leafy Scroll Design
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A late 19th century 9ct. yellow gold vesta, the shield cartouche framed by leafy, scrolls, the hinged lid with suspension loop attached. Chester 1898 by William Neale, a noted vesta maker. 15.7gm
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- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
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